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(Jayden)
| sit in the car next to Winona. The day has gone from bad to worse, and worry is etched deep into her features. |
can't stand it. She's so desperate to rid her life of him, she is prepared to kill him. Before | can start my car, my
phone buzzes again, it's security. This day just keeps on keeping on. Surely sbetter news this time.
| answer it, my voice sharp. "Brennan." | really want to get Winona hto check on her mother.
"Sir, it's about Cass. She's left the penthouse. We tried to stop her, but she's on her way to the townhouse. We're
keeping eyes on her, but she's kneed Gary in the huts, sir."
| close my eyes for a second. Of course she has, she's Winona's sister. "Alright, don't lose her. Keepupdated."
"No problems."
"Are Abby and Lisa okay?"
"They are inside, Sir."
| hang up and turn to Winona. "Cass left the penthouse. She's heading to your place. Lisa and Abby are in the
penthouse."
Winona's eyes widen briefly, but she quickly nods, processing it. "They won't stop Cass. Is she okay?"
"Security says she's safe, but she's upset. She's determined to see your mom."
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"Of course she is." Winona sighs, rubbing her temples. "At least she's heading there. We'll deal with it when we
get there." "That's what | figured too."
"At least we know Abby is safe." Winona lets out a breath.
"We better get moving. Gus hasn't called back so we'll say no news is good news about Steve showing up at your
place."
I'm about to start the car when my phone rings again. Not security. This time, it's the facility Ashlyn is in. A cold
dread hitsas | answer. "Brennan."
"Mr. Brennan, this is Assistant Warden Bob Jones." the voice on the other end says, urgency laced with fear. "It's
Ashlyn. She's in critical condition after a fall from the roof. Possible suicide attempt."
The words hitlike a sledgehammer. My grip tightens on the phone, and | glance at Winona. "Ashlyn's hurt." |
whisper to her.
Her eyes widen and her face goes pale. "Oh no, the baby!"
"Where is Warden Hawkins?" No one else there knows Ashlyn is pregnant. | asked for complete confidentiality for
as long as possible.
Bob Jones answers, "the warden isn't here, she had to step out for the day."
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"Are emergency services with Ashlyn?"
"Yes. They are airlifting her by helicopter shortly. Do you have a hospital preference?"
"St Michael's. You need to tell them Ashlyn is six months pregnant.”
There's silence on the other end.
"Go man! Get out there and tell them. Tell them to check the baby!"
"Yes. Right away."
"I'll meet them at the hospital."
The call disconnects.
Everything insidescreams in protest, torn between staying with Winona and going to Ashlyn. I look at
Winona. "There's been an accident. Ashlyn fell from the roof. He said possible suicide but that's impossible. |
know she wouldn't harm the baby." "Oh my God, Jayden. You need to go."
"But | wanted to get you hto your mom and see he isn't going to hurt you."
She doesn't even hesitate. "Jayden, you have to go to her. To the baby," she says, her voice steady despite the
sadness in her eyes. "I'll be fine. You know | will."
"I don't want to leave you," | say, the conflict tearingapart. "Not after everything."
"Jayden, listen to me," she says, squeezing my hand, her touch grounding me. "I'm strong, and I've got this. But
that baby doesn't have anyone else. You need to be there." "I know."
"I'm not alone," she says firmly. "I've got security, and I'll get a ride back. But that baby needs you more than |
do right now." "You're amazing, you know that?"
She givesa smile. "And so are you, Jayden. Now go. Take care of your baby. I'll sort out my family, you deal
with yours."
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| lean over, pressing a quick, hard kiss to her lips. "I'll see you soon," | promise, even though it killsto leave
her. But deep inside, | know we got this. Whatever happens. Winona and | are a team now.
She nods, determination and love shining in her eyes. "You better," she says, her voice cracking just a bit.
"I will," I say, my voice full of conviction. "You stay safe, okay?"
"You too," she whispers, and | can hear the worry she's trying to hide.
| pull back and grab my phone, making arrangements for a car to pick her up and take her home. "I'm calling a
ride for you now. You'll have full security escort, okay?"
She nods. "Thank you."
| hesitate, not wanting to let go of her hand, but knowing I have to. "I'll call you as soon as | can."
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"And I'm proud of you for stepping up. Just the fact that
| swallow hard. "You're stronger than anyone | know."
"I hope...I hope Ashlyn is okay. | know she really wanted
"So do I. | bet my mother has done something. | hate he
"Take it from me, Jayden, hate only eats you up. Find a for good. It's the only way."
"Unless | kill her."
"Maybe don't take that from me. | was wrong. | need to want a future with you and the kids and we can't have t
I kiss her.
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